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SECRETARY/TREASURER | JEFF MARSHALL | 717.795.5921 | jeff@penndel.org<br />
Meet Our New Presbyters<br />
At Summit21 there were five new presbyters elected and ratified by the body.<br />
We wanted you to have an opportunity to meet our new presbyters.<br />
Brad Leach James Goodman Wayne Schaffer Jeff Dyer Jason Lamer<br />
Brad Leach, Presbyter of the Greater Philadelphia<br />
Section (gpapresbyter@penndel.org)<br />
He serves as the founder and Lead Pastor of City Life Church in South<br />
Philadelphia. Brad has been married to Leah Leach for thirteen years,<br />
and they have four children, Gabby (11), Claire (10), Caleb (8) and Karis<br />
(5). Brad received his B.A. in Preaching and Evangelism from Central<br />
Bible College and his M.A. in Church Leadership from the Assemblies of<br />
God Theological Seminary. Brad enjoys playing and watching basketball<br />
(Go Sixers!) and spending time with his family.<br />
James Goodman, Presbyter of the North Central West<br />
Section (ncwpresbyter@penndel.org)<br />
He serves as the founder and Lead Pastor of Life Community Church<br />
in Dubois. James has been married to Niki for thirteen years, they have<br />
three children, Hannah (6), Ethan (5), and Micah (3). James received a<br />
degree in Pastoral Ministry from the University of Valley Forge, where he<br />
also met his wife. James enjoys playing and watching sports, especially<br />
golf. His favorites teams are the Steelers, Penguins and Pirates.<br />
Wayne Schaffer, Presbyter of the South Central West<br />
Section (scwpresbyter@penndel.org)<br />
He serves as Lead Pastor of New Life Worship Center in Altoona. Wayne<br />
has been married to Suzanne for twenty-nine years. They have two adult<br />
children, Michael, and Carley Wilson (Derrick) and one grandson, James<br />
Wilson. Wayne attended Jimmy Swaggart Bible College, the University of<br />
Valley Forge and Phoenix Masters Commission. Wayne enjoys date night<br />
with his wife visiting the various restaurants in the Altoona area.<br />
Jeff Dyer, Presbyter of the Delaware Section<br />
(delpresbyter@penndel.org)<br />
He serves as the founder and Lead Pastor of Deep Water Church in<br />
Wyoming, Delaware. Jeff has been married to Denise for twenty-seven<br />
years. They have two children, Josh (17) and Elle (15). Jeff graduated with<br />
a BS in Chemistry from the University of Pittsburgh, an MA from Fuller<br />
Seminary and Doctorate of Ministry from Assemblies of God Theological<br />
Seminary in Springfield, Missouri. Jeff serves as an adjunct professor with<br />
Global University and Africa’s Hope in Ethiopia. He enjoys lifting weights,<br />
bike riding, hunting, camping, and kayaking.<br />
Jason Lamer, General Presbyter Lead Pastor<br />
(gppastor@penndel.org)<br />
He serves as Lead Pastor of Faith Assembly of God in Uniontown, PA.<br />
Previously, Jason served the PennDel Ministry Network as the Youth<br />
Alive Missionary. Jason has been married to Jodi for twenty-four years.<br />
They have three children Jaron (22) married to Anna, Jalyn (20) married<br />
to Eli and Jordyn (16). Jason graduated with a BA from North Central<br />
University. He enjoys traveling, date nights with Jodi and Pittsburgh<br />
Sports teams.<br />
WITH THE LORD<br />
6<br />
BEVERLY A CLUTE, 88, passed away on February 21. She was<br />
preceded in death by her faithful husband, LaVerne Clute. Beverly was<br />
an active lead pastor’s wife to the women and girls in the churches where<br />
they served. Together, they ministered at the following PennDel churches:<br />
Tunkhannock, Shamokin, Lewistown, Jeannette and Beaver Falls.<br />
ARTHUR L MCDONALD, 73, passed away on February 24. He is<br />
survived by his faithful wife, Drucilla (Lowmaster). Art worked several<br />
years in the tax/accounting business. He was a dedicated clergyman<br />
who enjoyed many years serving his hometown communities of Northern<br />
Cambria/Barnesboro and Cherry Tree with the local fire departments and<br />
a non-AG church.<br />
MILDRED T. PROVARD (Milly), 88, passed away on May 29. She<br />
is survived by her loving husband of almost sixty-seven years, Jack<br />
Provard. In addition to being a daycare director, church organist and<br />
choir participant, Milly had been a faithful lead pastors wife in the<br />
following PennDel churches: Barclay MD, Jersey Shore, New Stanton and<br />
Punxsutawney. During their later years of ministry, Milly supported Jack<br />
while he served on staff at Teen Challenge.<br />
HARRISON TILLEY, 91, of Phillipsburg NJ, passed away May 24.<br />
Harrison was preceded in death by his faithful wife, Elsie Castner Tilley,<br />
with whom he shared over sixty years of marriage until her passing in<br />
2016. Harrison was the lead pastor at the following PennDel Churches:<br />
Cresco, Wrightsville, Mercersburg, Brodheadsville and Greentown.<br />
AMELIA VELAZQUEZ, 60, passed away on March 4. She is survived<br />
by her husband Alex Velazquez, Jr, lead pastor at Oasis City Church,<br />
Philadelphia. Amelia loved her role as lead pastor’s wife and ministry<br />
at Oasis. She cared deeply for the children and residents of the Olney<br />
neighborhood of Philadelphia.
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